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Entrapment / StrangulationJune 18, 2020CPSC #20752

Modus Furniture Recalls Dressers Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards: In-Home Remedy May be Delayed Due to COVID-19 Restrictions; Keep Product Away from Children (Recall Alert)

Product
Dressers & Chests
Units affected
1,300
Remedy
replacement, repair

What was recalled

This recall involves the Brighton nine-drawer dressers, Bow-front dressers, Travis nine-drawer dressers, Travis nine-drawer double dressers, Bevelle dressers and Wooden nine-drawer dressers with tapered feet, manufactured from November 2017 through February 2019. The mahogany and cherry wood veneers dressers have satin nickel-finished pull knobs and handles. Each dresser is about 63 inches wide by 20 inches deep and 41 inches high, and weighs about 245 pounds. A label on the back of each recalled dresser displays the date of manufacture and "MADE IN INDONESIA."

Hazard

The recalled dressers are unstable if the mirror is not installed, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children. The dressers do not comply with one of the performance requirements of the U.S. voluntary industry standard (ASTM 2057-17). The tip-over restraint kits do not comply with the performance requirements of the U.S. voluntary industry standard (F3096-14).

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

Indonesia

Where it was sold

  • Costco and other furniture stores nationwide and online from November 2017 through December 2019 for between approximately $700 and $1100.

Photos

Recalled Brighton nine-drawerA label on the back of each recalled dresser displays the date of manufacture and “MADE IN INDONESIA.”
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